London,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA World History and Cultures in London United Kingdom | King's College London
King's College London
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London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
27,996
(c. USD37,462.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our Master's program in World History & Cultures enables you to explore the interconnected histories of civilizations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the Americas. This advanced degree allows students to examine worldwide phenomena like imperial histories or concentrate on specific regions. For over 100 years, King's College London has played a pivotal role in global historical studies. Initially renowned for British imperial history in the 1920s, it has since emerged as a premier institution for Global and Transnational History research. Alongside core training in historical methodologies and transnational perspectives, our program provides flexibility through elective modules from other King's departments or partner London universities (including UCL, Queen Mary, and Royal Holloway). Graduates have pursued diverse careers in academia, education, media, finance, government, and cultural fields.Program Highlights• Consistently ranked among the world's top history departments - 3rd in UK research strength (REF 2021) and top 10 in Europe (QS 2024)• Outstanding career outcomes, with King's ranked 7th for graduate employability in the UK (THE 2024)• Unparalleled global scope with course offerings covering all inhabited continents, featuring particular strengths in South Asian, Australian, African, Latin American/Caribbean, and North American histories• Leading UK center for European maritime empire studies with renowned specialists across multiple world regions• Prime central London location provides exceptional access to major museums, archives, libraries, and European research resources
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students should have a Bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours in history or a related subject such as politics. Students without a history degree may be required to show relevant research skills in order to be accepted. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. Students can demonstrate their English Language Proficiency with the following tests and grades: IELTS (Academic): 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in reading & writing and 6.0 in listening & speaking; TOEFL iBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing, 23 in reading and 20 in each of the other skills.
Tuition
GBP
27,996